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The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, December 14, 2017 Lights & Sirens
Serving the Sanger and reedley areaS
Thursday, Nov. 30
• Hit-and-run, 12th Street and G Street, 7:46 a.m.
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 300 block of 4th Street, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 1
• Drug/narcotic violations, West Flora Avenue and South Kingswood Parkway, 8:35 a.m.
• Drunkenness, 200 block of Justine Avenue, 5:28 p.m.
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 300 block of 4th Street, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Depart- ment), 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2
• Drug equipment violations, North Haney Avenue and East Manning Avenue, 1:02 p.m.
• Drug equipment violations,
South Buttonwillow Avenue and East Early Avenue, 3:04 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 1100 block of E Street, 12:15 a.m. • Drug/narcotic violations, South Buttonwillow Avenue and East Springfield Avenue, 10:51 a.m.
• Intimidation, 1000 block of East Duff Avenue, 1:23 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 4
• Aggravated assault, 1300 block of 11th Street, 10:38 a.m.
• Intimidation, 1400 block of F Street, 11:37 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
• Residential burglary, 9400 block of South Lac Jac Ave- nue (Fresno County Sheriff’s Department), 7:30 a.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations,
South Buttonwillow Avenue and East Springfield Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 1:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
• Vehicle burglary, 300 block of West Lilac Avenue, 9:35 a.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, South Buttonwillow Avenue and East Early Avenue (Fres- no County Sheriff’s Depart- ment), 9:46 a.m.
• Destruction/damage/van- dalism of property, 1500 block of East Manning Av- enue, 4:43 p.m.
• Vehicle theft (agricultural), 4400 block of Cove Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 6 p.m.
(Crime reports from the Reedley Police Department are available online at cri- mereports.com. Unless noted, the Reedley Police Depart- ment handled the calls.)
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A Christmas Invitation to all. Come and celebrate e Birth of Jesus, at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve Sunday. Help us worship and sing to His Honor and Glory. Special music by e Sequoia Bible Fellowship.
(Come join us at e First Presbyterian Church of Orange Cove at 499 6th Street, Orange Cove.)
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Orange Cove has its
Staff Report
Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies are investigating the Dec. 6 fa- tal shooting of a 40-year-old Orange Cove man. It’s the city’s fifth homicide in 2017.
Pedro Mantancillas was shot mul- tiple times at about 1:30 p.m. on H Street between Anchor Avenue and 12th Street. Orange Cove police responding to the scene found him lying on a side- walk along the north end of the street, according to Fresno County Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti. Police then called county sheriff’s homicide detectives to the scene to collect evidence and can- vass the area. A sheriff’s helicopter also briefly circled the crime scene.
Botti said there is no description of a possible suspect or suspects. He said it was unknown if the person responsible for Mantancillas’ killing was on foot or in a vehicle when the shooting occurred.
Botti on Dec. 12 said that a motive for
fifth homicide of ’17
Jon Earnest / The Exponent
Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies investigate the scene of a Dec. 6 fatal shoot- ing on 12th Street in Orange Cove. The killing was the city’s fifth homicide of 2017.
Deacon Melinda Barrow
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cause, the times in which they lived, most despotic and con- trolled governments across the planet were doing just the opposite,” he said.
In addition to Patterson’s presentation, a silent auction was held featuring 14 items
up for bid. Bryan Tellalian, a political science instructor at the college and the founder/ chairman of Constitution Week, said more than $1,000 was raised, with money going to help fund the annual event.
The most expensive auc- tion item was a one-year membership to a local pistol and gun club.
dispatchers at (559) 600-3111, or call Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867. Anyone offering information will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Viginia Lee Milton
Houtby
Dec. 17, 1922 - Dec. 10, 2017
Virginia Lee Milton Houtby passed away peacefully on the morning of December 10th, 2017 one week shy of her 95th birthday.
She was born in Reedley, California on December 17th, 1922 to Lewis “Clay” and Grace Milton, joining brother Clay and later siblings Jeannetta and Richard. ey grew up on the family ranch outside of Parlier and attended schools there where Virginia graduated as co-valedictorian from Parlier High School in 1940. During World War II, while attending Reedley College, she was recruited by a business teacher to work as executive assistant to the commander in charge at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, a courageous and exciting adventure for a young, single woman of the time. Virginia returned to Reedley in 1945 to accept a job with the President of Reedley College as his administrative assistant. Virginia was also in charge of payroll and rst met her husband, Kenneth Houtby, a college ag teacher, when he came in to pick up his check from her. ey were married on July 5th, 1947 and lived in Reedley until his death on January 12, 1996, just six months before their 50th wedding anniversary.
Virginia’s life in Reedley was dedicated to her family rst and foremost. She was a wonderful wife to Ken and mother to Susan Lee (1950), Cheryl Anne (1955) and Kenneth Milton (1958). She was involved with school functions, both for her children as well as hosting many dinners and activities for the Reedley College Ag Department. She was a longtime member of the Reedley Drama Club, a bridge club member and spent many years working on the Young Farmer’s booth at the Fresno County Fair. Virginia and Ken were devoted and involved members of the Reedley United Methodist Church and served as Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, Board of Trustees members as well as involved with many other church positions.
While Ken taught at Reedley College, Virginia was the beloved bookkeeper for Bill Belknaps’ Well Drilling and known as “GiGi” to all of the Belknap kids. She treasured her friendship with Jewell and they shared co ee and laughter throughout the day. e Houtby’s and Belknap’s share a special bond to this day. She had a second family with her long time neighbors, the Brooks, and developed a strong connection with her 96 year sidekick, “the other Virginia” Ruth.
Virginia is predeceased by both her parents, loving husband Kenneth, daughter, Susan and son-in-law, Arthur Lawrence, brothers Clay and Richard Milton and sister, Jeannetta Grisso. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Redgate (Patrick) of Long Beach, son Ken Houtby (Julie) of Fortuna and beloved grandchildren, Brittany Redgate (Dan), John Houtby, Andrew Houtby (Alyssa), Dr. Christopher Redgate (Liane), Ryan Houtby (Marci). She was blessed with a great grandchild, Mackenna and many beloved nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews as well as sister-in-law, Barbara Milton of Reedley and brother-in-law, Roy Grisso of Santa Maria. Virginia loved spending any time she could surrounded by her family, cooking and celebrating being together. She took great delight in what her grandkids were doing and was eager to get the lowdown while preparing her famous wa e breakfasts with them. She loved the mountains, the ocean, trees, owers, dancing, laughing and putting everyone at ease. Virginia loved life!
Virginia was very thankful for the love and support from her nephews, Rick (Denise) and Rod (Kathy) Milton and all of the help they have o ered her over these years and had much gratitude for her caregivers, Linda Jarman and Rosie Davis. Her sense of humor was wonderful and her capacity to love limitless. She will be missed dearly.
A memorial service is being held on December 15th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Reedley United Methodist Church. In lieu of owers, remembrances may
be made payable to the Reedley College Foundation, P.O. Box 227, Reedley, California for the Ken and Virginia Houtby Scholarship or the Susan Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, Montesano High School,
303 N. Church, Montesano, WA 98563.
Alice chieko Mori
April 13, 1925 ~ December 6, 2017
Alice Chieko Mori was born April 13,
1925 in Marysville, CA to parents Hikobei
and Yoshino Hara. She passed away on
December 6, 2017 at the age of 92. She was
preceded in death by her husband Bill Suteo Mori
and siblings Satoko Harada, Hideko Okino, and Hisako Okino. Alice and Bill were reunited in Nirvana right before their 62nd wedding anniversary.
On August 3, 1942, Alice a junior at Fowler High School was relocated to Gila River Relocation Center where she was interned until 1945. Alice and Bill started a family and she worked as a butcher with her sister Hideko at Farmers Supply Market in Reedley, CA. She later joined her husband Bill in farming fruits and vegetables until her retirement. In 2005, Alice had the honor to walk along side her siblings Sam and Misu across the podium to accept their diplomas as Graduates of Fowler High School’s Class of 2005. Alice was an avid sherwoman that could out sh anyone that joined her. She was a strong and fearless woman who often was called to take care of rodents and lizards with her trusty shovel that startled the family. She loved to pass the time by doing Sudoku, word search puzzles and play solitaire. She also loved to do crafts and made several nurses happy during her stays at Clovis Community, Palm Village, and Sierra View Homes with her 3D origami Hello Kitty critters.
She is survived by her Brother Sam Hara (Helen), Sister Misu Yoshimura, Brother Harry Hara, Brother Joe Hara (Irene), Brother Pete Hara (Carol), Brother Tom Hara (Nancy), and Brother Kenny Hara. Along with children Cheryl and Jim Miyakawa, Brent and Faith Mori, Nannette Mori and Kevin Kimura, Robert and Faith Mori, John and Eden Mori. Grandchildren: Shellyse and Freddie Dominguez, Heather and Lionel Plata. Kameron and Kennedy Mori. Todd Anderson and Leti Espindola, Bryana Kimura and Frankie Franco, Christopher and Linda Kimura, Justin and Ellis Kimura. Nicholas Mori and Ann Xaipanya, Vance, Amber, Angela Kim. Brayden, Logan, and Easton Mori. Great-Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Levi, Christian, Ethan, Alani, Kai, Keola, Kinsey, and Kayla.
A big Thank You to Dr. Habegger and the entire Emergency & Cardiac staff at Clovis Community Hospital for your great care and compassion for Alice.
Please join us in honoring Alice and the beautiful life she had.
Viewing:
Sunday, December 17, 2017 2:00-6:00 pm Dopkins Chapel
189 South J Street Dinuba, CA 93618
Funeral Services:
Monday December 18, 2017 11:00 am
Reedley Buddhist Church 2035 15th Street Reedley, CA 93654
If you’re looking for a welcoming church that focuses on family and unity in Christ, come visit us this Sunday Participate in worship that honors God and communicates basic truths of Christian faith in a way that is practical and relevant for today. Kids of all ages are invited and welcome at LIFEhouse, where they will nd a safe, caring and fun environment to learn about God. Join us!
Burial to follow at Reedley Cemetery.
We will all miss Alice while she is “Gone Fishing”
Immanuel Chapel, 1128 S. Reed Avenue, Reedley, CA (559) 638-2200 www.LifehouseValleyChurch.com
the killing had not been established. Police did receive multiple reports of shots fired. Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact sheriff’s
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Worship Time 10:00 AM Sundays
Mission: “To proclaim Jesus as the way, the truth and the life; to know Him and make Him known.”
Come and join us as we grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
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FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Pastor: Ron Robertson
Christmas Services-
Dec.17th 10:30am and December 24th at 10:30am
Sunday Growth Classes: 9:30 am Children’s and Youth programs
Sunday Worship: 10:30am- Children’s Church, ages 4-11 5:30p.m. Prayer- Evening Service 6:00pm
Wednesday Dinner served at 6:00pm
Wed. Family Night at 7:00pm (Adults, Youth Children) Food Give away – the third Saturday of the Month at 9:00am Basketball –Monday and Wednesday 8:00pm
For more information, call the church at 559-638-2739 All are welcome to attend www.reedleyfullgospel.com
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 314 W. Manning Avenue • Reedley, CA 93654 638-2730
Pastor: Dr. Ernie Williams Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 3 thru 3rd grade Nursery available
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH 729 E. Manning Ave. (Corner of Manning & Sunset) (559) 638-3881
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 AM, Worship service 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer @ 6:30 PM, Choir practice @ 7:30 PM
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10:30am Sundays at the Immanuel Chapel
Pastor Horacio Aleman, Jr. | Associate Pastor Marcelo Rosales
Stolen SUV
recovered,
stolen truck
still missing
Staff Report
A sports utility vehicle was recovered but a truck still is missing in connection to two recent vehicle thefts in Reedley.
Dinuba police recovered a Chevrolet Equinox SUV during a traffic stop that had been reported stolen from Reedley on Dec. 8. According to Sgt. John Cates, the regis- tered owner had parked it at the owner’s residence in the 700 block of East Duff Ave- nue at around 11 p.m. that day and last saw it at about 11:30 p.m. The vehicle was recov- ered without any damage.
On Nov. 29, a Ford F-150 pickup truck was taken from a residence in the 800 block of East Lingo Avenue, Cates said. The vehicle still was missing as of Dec. 12, he said.
Cates said there also were vehicle burglaries on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. A box of tools worth about $500 was taken from the bed of a pickup truck. On Dec. 6, a thief or thieves took a laptop in a case valued at about $1,400.
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